Página 13 In the background stands the Holy City , beginning to grow still with the quiet of
the approaching Sabbath ; and the mountains that stand round about Jerusalem ,
glowing in the light of the setting sun . As that light begins to fade away over the ...

Página 14 The Shepherd had been smitten , and the flock was scattered . It is very difficult
for us , with the light we have , to understand the feelings of the disciples at that
time , or appreciate their conduct . We 14 THE DARK HOUR BEFORE THE
DAWN .

Página 16 ... so mournfully in contrast with the darkness of the sorrowing heart ; but to them
with such a grief , having lost such a friend , under circumstances so unparalleled
and appalling , the sweet light of the Sabbath must have seemed like a mockery ...

Página 18 It will be seen that , in this time of deep gloom , the disciples were nearing the rise
of a brighter light than had ever yet appeared on their path . Then , as ever since ,
God was bringing light out of darkness , joy out of sorrow , life out of death ...

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Página 250 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And, while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel ; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Página 98 - And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Página 37 - But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping; and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the sepulchre, and seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

Página 189 - God : 4 and, being assembled together with them, commanded them, that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but, wait for the promise of the Father, " which," saith he, " ye have heard of " me. * For, John, truly, baptized with WATER ; but, ye " shall be baptized with the HOLY GHOST not many days

Página 189 - When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel ? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Página 106 - I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, " Come unto Me and rest ; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast !" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, " Behold, I freely give The living water ; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live...

Página 216 - And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning me.

Página 188 - Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents ; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.